Honey Hot Glazed Salmon

The most flavorful Hot Honey Glazed Salmon that is tender, flaky and coated in a sweet and savory from-scratch hot honey sauce. This simple lighter recipe easily comes together in under 20 minutes!

If you're a fan of an straightforward salmon recipe, then look no further. This Hot Honey Glazed Salmon is sweet and savory with the reliable amount of heat that gives this salmon the best flavor! The reliable recipe for those busy weeknights when you want something quick, but dinner-worthy that the whole family will keep. A cook like to pair this salmon with rice, roasted vegetables or a crisp

The red pepper flakes in this sauce really help bring some heat to this hot honey glaze, but for an extra kick and even more spicy flavor, try adding a little bit of sriracha or a pinch of cayenne pepper in with the other sauce ingredients!

What goes in

• 4 (6 ounces) salmon fillets
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds
• 1/3 cup honey
• 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

How it comes together

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and let salmon come to room temperature. Pat dry with paper towels and arrange salmon fillets skin side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil sprayed with nonstick spray.
2. Brush the fillets with olive oil and evenly season with salt, pepper, paprika and chili powder. Hold nearby.
3. In a small saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic and red pepper flakes. Bring a boil, then turn the heat down to medium low and simmer for about 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often, until sauce has thickened.
4. Top the salmon with half of the glaze, reserving the rest for later.
5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, adding more glaze on top of the salmon halfway through. You will know the salmon is cooked when it is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
6. Remove from oven and top with any remaining glaze right before serving. Top with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired. Enjoy!